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Elizabeth Ferry Speer Foundation is a private trust based in AVON, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Christopher S Drew. It holds total assets of $7.2M. Annual income is reported at $9.9M. Total assets have grown from $108K in 2011 to $5.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Connecticut. According to available records, Elizabeth Ferry Speer Foundation has made 42 grants totaling $730K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $330K in 2020 to $401K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $100K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, Florida, New York, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$16K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 21 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Elizabeth Ferry Speer Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 42 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, FL, NY.
Elizabeth Ferry Speer Foundation has distributed a total of $730K across 42 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $100K.
Elizabeth Ferry Speer Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Elizabeth Ferry Speer Foundation is headquartered in AVON, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John E Drew | TRUSTEE | $99K | $0 | $99K |
| Christopher S Drew | TRUSTEE | $9K | $0 | $9K |
Total Giving
$548K
Total Assets
$5.5M
Fair Market Value
$10.5M
Net Worth
$5.5M
Grants Paid
$420K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$880K
Distribution Amount
$446K
Total: $5.1M
Total Grants
42
Total Giving
$730K
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Of HopeGENERAL SUPPORT | Stuart, FL | $50K | 2022 |
| House Of BreadGENERAL SUPPORT | Hartford, CT | $30K | 2022 |
| Avon Old Farms SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Avon, CT | $100K | 2022 |
| The Open HearthGENERAL SUPPORT | Hartford, CT | $25K | 2022 |
| University Of Saint JosephGENERAL SUPPORT | West Hartford, CT | $25K | 2022 |
| Interval HouseGENERAL SUPPORT | Hartford, CT | $25K | 2022 |
| Atlantic Classical OrchestraGENERAL SUPPORT | Fort Pierce, FL | $25K | 2022 |
| Our Companions Animal RescueGENERAL SUPPORT | Manchester, CT | $20K | 2022 |
| Healing Meals Community ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Bloomfield, CT | $20K | 2022 |
| The Frick CollectionGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| The Bushnell Center For The Performing ArtsGENERAL SUPPORT | Hartford, CT | $10K | 2022 |
| Journey HomeGENERAL SUPPORT | Hartford, CT | $10K | 2022 |
| Animals For LifeGENERAL SUPPORT | Naugatuck, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| Chesire Animal Shelter Volunteers IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Middlebury, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| Forgotten FelinesGENERAL SUPPORT | Clinton, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| Labs4rescueGENERAL SUPPORT | Killingworth, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| Poodle Rescue ConnecticutGENERAL SUPPORT | Naugatuck, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| Protectors Of Animals IncGENERAL SUPPORT | East Hartford, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| Upper Valley Land TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Hanover, NH | $5K | 2022 |
| Mayor'S Alliance For Nyc'S Animals IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Feral Chesire CatsGENERAL SUPPORT | Chesire, CT | $3K | 2022 |
| The Open Hearth AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Hartford, CT | $30K | 2020 |
| Foodshare IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Bloomfield, CT | $20K | 2020 |
| Journey Home IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Hartford, CT | $20K | 2020 |
| Gifts Of LoveGENERAL SUPPORT | Avon, CT | $15K | 2020 |
| Wikimedia Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2020 |